Manual Lathe Machinist

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401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Life insurance
Full-time
Night shift
12329 Cutten Road, Houston, TX 77066
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Manual Lathe Machinist – Houston – NIGHT SHIFT

We have an opening for a Manual Lathe Machinist – NIGHT SHIFT based out of our Houston, TX location. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance, Fab and Machining Manager, the Manual Lathe Machinist applies basic skills and appropriate machining practices in turning, milling, and tooling processes as specified by work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and verbal instructions, ensuring machine parts consistently meet or exceed production, safety and quality targets for assignment.

Responsibilities also include:

· Review procedures, work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and follow verbal work instructions to arrange task layout with minimal steps.

· Operate Manual Lathe functions, and perform programming, or program editing at machine controls if needed.

· Select the correct machine and tooling to do the job and gather the required tooling and fixtures or place an order with tool room if necessary.

· Set up machine as required using prescribed detail and operating procedures.

· Calculate speeds, feeds, depths of cuts and tapers for machining.

· Identify the type of material being used and performs hardness testing.

· Correct or modify tooling call-outs, offsets, speeds and feeds to allow for variations in the material.

· Perform diversified machining operations and finish complex parts that include exact placement of features, tapers, and tolerances of less than .005, consistently meeting or exceeding manufacturing, safety, and quality targets.

· Use measuring devices to check all part dimensions (Gagemaker), perform and evaluate all Level I Non-Destructive Testing evaluations on finished parts, and complete all Inspection documentation promptly and accurately.

· Report non-conformance to the Quality Control Manager.

· Use material handling equipment to move parts and components to and from the work area (overhead crane, forklift, etc.).

· Practice good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

· Promptly report any operational problems or safety issues with machinery, tools, or equipment to the Machine Shop Lead and submit a maintenance requisition.

· Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

· Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the health and safety handbook.

· Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or G.E.D.

· 6 years machining experience with at least 4 years in a similar environment and/or to 4 years in-house experience

· Must demonstrate ability to interpret complicated drawings with multiple views and machining surfaces

· Must be able to run all mills or lathes and all manual machines to complete a part with little or no supervision

· Must understand and practice geometric tolerance

· Must be proficient with gages and measuring instruments

· Must have the ability to process necessary information from machines control and edit programs accordingly

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person


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